Governor John Bel Edwards says the anthem protests that took place last weekend involving several Saints players will not impact the state’s current contract with the NFL franchise. Which means the team will continue to receive state subsidies, but Edwards says there are more effective ways to protest than not standing during the national anthem….
cut 10 (08) “…more successful”

LSU Punter Zach Van Rosenberg had a chance to play baseball for the Tigers in 2009, but elected to sign a professional baseball contract. Von Rosenberg is back and chasing another dream…
cut 18 (14) “…from baseball”
Von Rosenberg averaged 45 yards in his two punts last Saturday.

Louisiana Tech enters this Saturday’s game versus South Alabama with a 2-2 record. In the one point loss to the Gameocks, the Bulldogs had just 80 yards of rushing. Head coach Skip Holtz says he wants to see a better ground game this Saturday….
cut 20 (17) “…of the ball”
Louisiana Tech is listed as a two touchdown favorite.

ULM is an 11-point favorite to beat Colastal Carolina this Saturday as the Warhawks look to go 2-0 in the Sun Belt Conference. The Warhawks will honor the 1987 national champion Northeast Louisiana University team during the game.

Tough start for former LSU pitcher Kevin Gausman last night. The Orioles right hander was on the losing end of a 10-1 defeat to the Pirates.